DNA building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, bacteria that eat plastic waste, and more science news
Remember when Japan sent a spacecraft to an asteroid 180 million miles away to scoop some dirt off…
Türkiye prevents 2.8 million tons of plastic waste through paid bag policy
ANKARA Türkiye has prevented the generation of nearly 2.8 million tones of plastic waste through its paid plastic…
‘We have accelerated the process’
The explosion of plastic use in our society has led to incredible amounts of plastic litter in our…
Iron catalyst turns plastic waste into vinegar using sunlight
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a solar-powered method to convert plastic waste into acetic acid,…
Video reveals ‘disturbing’ discovery found inside elephant dung along hiking trail: ‘Such an alarming sight’
An online video showing plastic waste found in elephant droppings has sparked concern over the extent to which…
Photographer captures startling image of elephant in unexpected situation: ‘Tragically getting stuck’
In a photograph that captures the plight of the largest living land animals, a lone Sri Lankan elephant…
‘I literally [do] this all the time’
When it comes to medicine bottles, if you’re anything like most people, you have them in bathroom cabinets,…
Biodegradable plastic isn’t a climate solution on its own
There are no great solutions to the problem of throwaway plastics. They can clog up landfills for centuries,…
Scientists reveal the hidden dangers of plastic pollution to marine life
Plastic waste has quietly reshaped the oceans you depend on, and a new global study from Tulane University…
Chemists convert plastic waste into a powerful new tool to capture carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide levels keep climbing, even after years of promises to cut emissions. At the same time, plastic…
The ocean floor is turning into the world’s biggest plastic dump site killing hundreds of underwater species |
For years, the public face of ocean pollution has been the same: floating bottles, drifting bags, and beaches…
More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre – experts warn of potential health risks
Published on 13/01/2026 – 12:26 GMT+1 Microplastics are infiltrating green spaces, often considered a respite from polluted cities,…